Monthly Archives: February 2012
Republicans are Closet Socialists
| February 20, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under Capitalism, Republicans |
Over the last several debates, GOP contenders use the word socialist to describe their warped view of what the Democratic Party stands for. They have leveled such attacks on “socialist” president Barack Obama, and have regularly used “socialist” in a derogatory tone against anything Democratic. Redistribution of wealth is also married to the socialist label,…
Newt is no Reagan, and Reagan was no Reagan
| February 12, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under General Politics, Republicans, Right-Wing Extremism |
Newt Gingrich has mentioned the name of Reagan 3.2 times per debate. He has invoked his name, trying to draw on his popularity and drive association. The other candidates have not exhausted this approach near to the level of the previous Speaker, which I find ironic given the fact that Mr. Gingrich constantly disagreed with…
Why Democrats Have Trouble With Messaging
| February 4, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under Democrats, General Politics |
There is a fundamental problem with being a Democrat. The problem is quite simple, yet complex in an ironic sort of way. The issue is Democrats’ inability to discuss positions in short, mind-numbing, explanations. There are two main reasons why Democrats struggle with delivering a clear, concise message: Democratic ideas are more complex and difficult to deliver in…
Did President Obama Double Our National Debt?
| February 2, 2012 | Posted by Matthew Anselmo under Barack Obama, Capitalism, Economy, Money, Stimulus Act |
Who is the bigger fool….President Obama for doubling our national debt?…or the individual who believes such a canard? Like all political claims, the devil is in the details. More has been added to our national debt under President Obama than all the other presidents combined. Partially true. However, of the $5.1 trillion added to the…
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